A Bristol-based soundsystem and rave event organiser has announced it will be hosting a new area at Glastonbury Festival this year.

Cloud9 Productions took to Facebook to announce to its fans that it will be "turning what was previously the Saxon market, into an entirely new area with fully interactive and immersive decor, two new venues will become the central point of the area hosting bands and DJ's."

The group behind Cloud9 soundsystem describes itself as "bringing back the true rave, to the true ravers" on its Facebook page.

The full statement from the group reads: "BIG NEWS! GLASTONBURY 2017!

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"We are over the moon to announce that we will be working with Glastonbury Festival this year, turning what was previously the Saxon market, into an entirely new area with fully interactive and immersive decor, two new venues will become the central point of the area hosting bands and DJ's.

Rave group announces immersive new DJ area for Glastonbury 2017 (Image: Getty)

"The new concept is all under wraps at the moment whilst we finalise the details, but expect lots of updates over the next few months as we start our journey with one of the most prolific festivals in the world.

"And finally, thank you to you, for all your support over the past few years which has led to us being involved with such an amazing opportunity.